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5 Words or Less: You Want Your Guests to Describe Your Wedding As...

Brides: You’re working very hard to throw the wedding of your dreams. And you know that, ultimately, the judges of a good wedding are your guests. How do you want them to remember your big day?

I wanted my guests to describe my wedding as “a fabulously good time.” Yes, I also wanted them to think that it was gorgeous (and that I looked my best!), but their enjoyment was of the utmost importance to me. I’d be pretty sad if I ever learned that some guests found my wedding to be boring--or worse, torture.

I’d also be pretty pleased with a description like “sophisticated and super-fun.” I’m not sure that my wedding was actually sophisticated--after all, it was filled with lavender details and a cute recurring flower motif--but I cut out elements that guests tend to find less than elegant, like the garter toss, giant photos of me and Paul (there were little ones in our guestbook, though!), and a passed microphone for all the guests to talk into (just our bridal party and parents’ tables). I’m hoping they thought it was slightly more refined than other weddings they’ve attended, or at least as refined as a reception that includes songs like “Baby Got Back” and “Love Shack” can be.

Share with the class in 5 words or less: How do you hope your guests will describe your wedding? Stunning? Unique? The most fun ever? Or do you not really care what guests think of your wedding as long as you’re happy with it?